The existence of Jesus

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The existence of Jesus

· Instructions

Illustration Essay Final

Revise your 750-1000 word essay about a topic in which you argue for the existence of a particular phenomenon by stating a generalization about the topic. The essay should be written in the style and form described within Unit V. For this assignment, you will edit and revise your Unit V Illustration Essay Draft. This final essay will be your last opportunity to make adjustments to the essay.

Purpose: Throughout Unit V, we discussed the conventions of the illustration essay. The purpose of this assignment is to measure your mastery of the conventions of the illustration essay. For this assignment, you will practice the skill of careful revision and refinement of your work as sometimes re-envisioning your writing can be more difficult than writing the essay the first time. However, to make your writing the best that it can be, you must practice the skills of editing and revision.

Process: For the illustration essay, you will complete the following steps:

1. Read through your paper, looking for structural concerns: See Unit IV, Lesson 5, for more details. Be sure that you are satisfied with your paper as a whole before you do any detailed editing.

2. Read through your paper looking for grammar and stylistics: See Unit IV, Lesson 5, for more details. You may need to read your essay aloud or have someone else look over the essay to find all of your mistakes and awkward phrasings.

3. Submit a Writing Center request using the Writing Center Request Form in the student portal (optional). Have one of CSU’s trained Writing Specialists read through your essay before submission.

Stylistic details: All essays must meet the following requirements:

. 750-1000 words.

. Write in Times New Roman, 12 pt. font.

. Include one-inch margins on all sides.

. Use double spacing (top-to-bottom every page, to include above and below titles and centered words).

. Include an APA title page (for all essays) and reference list that includes all of the sources used in the essay.

. Include a header.

. Include page numbers (upper-right corner only).

. Adhere to APA convention and documentation style (See the

CSU citation guide

for assistance.).

. At least one source is required. All sources used must be cited.

DID JESUS LIVE? AN ILLUSTRATION ESSAY

The existence of Jesus

Jeffrey Menard

Columbia Southern University

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Jeffrey – your Title Page needs work on formatting. Be sure to consult the CSU Citation Guide for further assistance,

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DID JESUS LIVE?

Arguments about the existence of Jesus are common. Individuals from every walk of

life, have asked for an explanation on the existence of Jesus. Who is with the correct response

to the question about the presence of Jesus? This is a hard question to handle. As we know,

the allude of Jesus is a direct reference to the faith of Christians. The religion of Christians

counts their hopes on Jesus. The Christianity foundation sways without the acknowledgment

of Jesus. This paper will discuss what confirms Jesus existed according to the scholars and

the Bible.

Scholars have had serious disagreements about the life of Jesus of Nazareth for a

prolonged period. Some have braced the argument about Jesus life while some have opposed

(Strobel, 1998). The misunderstandings among the scholars have left the Christians in the

state of uncertainty. Nevertheless, evidence that affirms the existence of Jesus has been there.

The first correct proof on the being of Jesus is the Bible. In the Old Testament,

Prophet Isaiah Prophesied about the forthcoming of a Messiah (Ehrman, 2013). Prophet

Isaiah gave an understandable explanation of the Messiah. As a well-known book, the Bible

is presumed to have been written by individuals that existed and saw what exactly transpired.

Furthermore, gospel books in the New Testament record the life of Jesus thus confirming in

totality that Jesus lived. Also, the historical presence of Kingdoms named in the Bible has

proof.

Jesus existed as a human being. Josephus, a historian, gave correct details about Jesus

Christ. Jesus was brought up in priestly kin in Palestine in the first century, and decades later

he wrote about Him. Josephus had a colleague who was a brother to Jesus. The colleague was

James. This affirms that James a brother to Jesus gave him the details about

his brother.

Hence, Josephus was the one to write about Jesus non-existence among the Jewish because

he was a contemporary of James and Jesus.

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I’m not quite sure what you mean here. What other word might you use to help clarify your meaning?

Julie Mc Manis @ 2019-03-17T10:52:06-07:00
Nice job on your introduction and thesis.

Julie Mc Manis @ 2019-03-17T10:53:24-07:00
The word “who” should be used here (instead of “that”).

Julie Mc Manis @ 2019-03-17T10:53:57-07:00
A comma is needed after the name “Jesus”.

Julie Mc Manis @ 2019-03-17T10:54:55-07:00
Great points here! There is eye-witness proof that Jesus existed through the Disciples who knew Him.

Julie Mc Manis @ 2019-03-17T10:55:58-07:00
This sentence is somewhat hard to follow. How might you reword/revise it for clarity?

Julie Mc Manis @ 2019-03-17T10:56:34-07:00
A comma is needed after the name “James”.

Julie Mc Manis @ 2019-03-17T10:56:53-07:00
A comma is needed after the word “Jesus”.

Julie Mc Manis @ 2019-03-17T10:57:24-07:00
The possessive form Jesus’ should be used here.

Julie Mc Manis @ 2019-03-17T10:57:57-07:00
Did you mean to use the word “existence” here (instead of “non-existence”).

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He was born a human named Jesus. In affirming his existence, Josephus referred to

him as Jesus (Ehrman, 2013). The application of the name Jesus asserts that Jesus indeed

existed. If he could have applied another name instead, then the debate about his non-

existence could hold water. The name Messiah and Jesus have been used in the Bible to

approve that he existed on earth. Nonetheless, the Greek referred to Jesus as Christos in

which in Hebrew meant Messiah. All these summations support the existence of Jesus Christ.

Presence of a brother. He was not the only child in his family. He had brothers, James

being one of them. It was not possible for a sibling to lie to the whole world about the

existence of Jesus. The explanation from James that Jesus existed provides first-hand

information. As an associate to Josephus, James must have provided accurate details about

his brother.

The presence of Jesus tomb. The place of Jesus burial still exists in Israel confirming

that Jesus was present. He is believed to have died and buried. After that, he resurrected and

rose up to heaven. The presence of the tomb, confirms that indeed Jesus was present on this

earth.

The Jewish Leaders had adverse opinions about Jesus. Jewish present at the time of

Jesus is known to have furiously had unfavourable views that made them be against Jesus

actions (Ehrman, 2013). From history, the Jewish leaders existed. Therefore, their divided

opinions about Messiah not only tell us about his existence but also the hostility he received.

Pilate permitted for his execution. His existence is documented, and the kingdom he

governed is well known. According to the Bible, during the crucifixion of Jesus, he had to

decide on whether Jesus should be executed or not. Nevertheless, he agreed to the execution

of Jesus. Afterward, Jesus was beaten and crucified beside two villains. According to Tacitus

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The word “prove” should be used here.

Julie Mc Manis @ 2019-03-17T10:58:53-07:00
The plural form “Greeks” should be used here.

Julie Mc Manis @ 2019-03-17T10:59:13-07:00
A comma is needed after “Christos”.

Julie Mc Manis @ 2019-03-17T10:59:37-07:00
The words “which in” should be used here (instead of “in which”).

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This is a sentence fragment.

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Julie Mc Manis @ 2019-03-17T11:00:45-07:00
The word “been” should be used here.

Julie Mc Manis @ 2019-03-17T11:01:04-07:00
No comma is needed after the word “tomb”.

Julie Mc Manis @ 2019-03-17T11:01:45-07:00
The possessive form Jesus’ should be used here.

Julie Mc Manis @ 2019-03-17T11:02:12-07:00
The word “for” should not be used here.

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and Josephus, Pilate permitted for the crucifixion. This event confirms that Jesus Christ was

present and the description of his death by the Bible is factual.

Even after his death followers are stuck to him. The Bible documented that he had

followers known as disciples. After Jesus crucifixion, his followers never abandoned him but

were left united with him. The proceeded with spreading Jesus Christ teachings across the

world.

Nonetheless, various evidence accompanies the conversations about the existence of

Jesus. Though in some cases, the proof may not be comprehensible the point remains that

Jesus existed. Presently, Jesus Christ believers are spread worldwide.

In conclusion, scholars such as Tacitus and Josephus have historical details that affirm

the existence of Jesus. Also, the Bible confirms that indeed Jesus existed, by the evidence that

have been provided.

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Julie Mc Manis @ 2019-03-17T11:02:45-07:00
The word “for” should not be used here.

Julie Mc Manis @ 2019-03-17T11:03:10-07:00
A comma is needed after the word “death”.

Julie Mc Manis @ 2019-03-17T11:03:32-07:00
The possessive form Jesus’ should be used here.

Julie Mc Manis @ 2019-03-17T11:04:05-07:00
This sentence is somewhat hard to follow. How might you reword/revise it for clarity.

Julie Mc Manis @ 2019-03-17T11:04:42-07:00
This is a run-on/fused sentence.

Julie Mc Manis @ 2019-03-17T11:05:58-07:00
The conclusion needs a bit more development. Remember that the conclusion should summarize what you have discussed in your essay and provide more of a “wrap up” for your reader.

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References

Ehrman, B. D. (2013). Did Jesus Exist?: The historical argument for Jesus of Nazareth. New

York: HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers.

Strobel, L. (1998). The case for Christ: A journalist’s personal investigation of the evidence

for Jesus.

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Comment Summary
Page 1

1. Jeffrey – your Title Page needs work on formatting. Be sure to consult the CSU Citation Guide for further assistance,
instructions, and examples.

Page 2
2. No comma is needed after the word “life”.
3. I’m not quite sure what you mean here. What other word might you use to help clarify your meaning?
4. Nice job on your introduction and thesis.
5. The word “who” should be used here (instead of “that”).
6. A comma is needed after the name “Jesus”.
7. Great points here! There is eye-witness proof that Jesus existed through the Disciples who knew Him.
8. This sentence is somewhat hard to follow. How might you reword/revise it for clarity?
9. A comma is needed after the name “James”.

10. A comma is needed after the word “Jesus”.
11. The possessive form Jesus’ should be used here.
12. Did you mean to use the word “existence” here (instead of “non-existence”).

Page 3
13. The word “prove” should be used here.
14. The plural form “Greeks” should be used here.
15. A comma is needed after “Christos”.
16. The words “which in” should be used here (instead of “in which”).
17. This is a sentence fragment.
18. This is a sentence fragment.
19. The word “been” should be used here.
20. No comma is needed after the word “tomb”.
21. The possessive form Jesus’ should be used here.
22. The word “for” should not be used here.

Page 4
23. The word “for” should not be used here.
24. A comma is needed after the word “death”.
25. The possessive form Jesus’ should be used here.
26. This sentence is somewhat hard to follow. How might you reword/revise it for clarity.
27. This is a run-on/fused sentence.
28. The conclusion needs a bit more development. Remember that the conclusion should summarize what you have

discussed in your essay and provide more of a “wrap up” for your reader.
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29. The second entry needs work on formatting. Be sure to consult the CSU Citation Guide for further assistance,

instructions, and examples.